# FDA recall Z-1236-2018

> **Zimmer Biomet, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-03-12.

## Product

Phoenix Nail System, intended for use with an intramedullary nail system for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures. 3.5mm Inserter Connector, Short; Model Number: 14-441045; Kit Model Numbers: 14-400082, 14-400082S, 14-440065S, 14-442000-00, 14-442000S, 14-444000-00, 979105, 14-441045-00, and 14-444000S

## Reason for recall

Certain lots of the Phoenix Tibia Nail 3.5mm Inserter instruments are being recalled due to reports of fracturing and remaining in the device implant.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and Puerto Rico; and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Netherlands, Japan, Costa Rica, Spain, and Thailand.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1236-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-03-12
- **Report date:** 2018-04-04
- **Termination date:** 2019-11-18

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Warsaw, IN, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1236-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1236-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1236-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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